And we're away. Oh dear, we've made it to a pub....

It's a Coffee by the pond type of morning & yes, that is a doggy paddling pool ready for the boys today.

Had new doors fitted on the house so having a clear out of all the old spare keys. Found this in the key box. A BW key from my very first GUCR. Total blast from the past.

This could be the greatest #FindtheFrenchie ever! 1009 internet points if you can spot MrT.

And we're out out! Guildford bound for a weekend of beer drinking & boat washing. 🍺🍺🫧🧼

Fab photo on my FB memory today from 3yrs ago.

No running for a bit due to a couple of broken ribs but I managed to get out for a nice walk with DaughterO & the boys. Back home now for some "Medicinal" vino.

Best thing about owning a French Bulldog!? Unexpected lie-ins while you wait to speed dial the vets at 8am to get him checked over. 😬

Popped over to see a mate this afternoon. Had the feeling I was being watched..... Apparently he sits there all day watching the road! 😂

It's a fire pit, frosty Heineken & power ballad kind of Friday night. I'm kicking it off with this cracker from A-ha. What's on your playlist?? youtu.be/0m_HUGMu-xE?...

I've got decorating to do, a car to get clean, shopping to do, a ton of paperwork & a call out to the vets but that can all wait! I've got to play ball with MrT first.

Aye!! About right

Hmmm, looks like MrT would like Chicken en croute for his dinner as well.

We're out out! Cruise up the river and a few Frosty Heinekens to celebrate

Not quite the right date but FB just brought this up. Six years since I found this baby squirrel in the middle of a road & then carried him 13 miles back to my van to get him to the wildlife rescue centre. Back in the days when I could knock out a 30mile run easily.

Entries are now open for The Surrey Hills Marathon. It's sold out the last two years so don't hang about if you want to run it. Race details below. www.canarytrailevents.com/surreyhillsm...

I stand with the Penquins

Coming soon...

Gorgeous evening for a cruise!

At CTE to help encourage less transport on our roads for our events, we do a car sharing & public transport lottery. Every runner who car shared & came by public transport to the Surrey Hills Marathon was put in the "hat" & the draw was carried out by my capable assistants Gimli & MrT.

Well these are nice! The White Rhino half Marathon medal & the Black Rhino Marathon medal. With an 8hr cut off for both races, it's a must do for everyone. Every penny in profit is split between Save the Rhino & our Charity of Liver Cancer Research. www.canarytrailevents.com/rhinorun

Brilliant! 😂

Just sat & watched this film again. What remarkable race Alan ran. The Copthorne 200. The race they said nobody could finish. youtu.be/LkcQDRl8tdY?...

It's out! First Bluebottle of the year zapped!

This is how you get on my good side. The gift of a hand knitted Canary from one of the runners on Saturday. Lovely Vanessa in her first outing at CTE. An added bonus of MrT loving it as well. #BeMoreVanessa

What an amazing day yesterday was. We had a record entry field, perfect course conditions, a new course record and, best of all...no rain. Thanks to all the amazing volunteers who helped make the race happen, you're all awesome. 2026 race entries will open soon.

Matt Duckett wins the Surrey Hills Marathon in a new record time of 3:15:32!! Knocking over 7minutes off the previous record. Outstanding running.

Stop! Banner Time...

Final emails for the Surrey Hills Marathon including the tracking link went out to all the runners today. The link is also now on the website. See you all tomorrow. www.canarytrailevents.com/surreyhillsm...

Hi guys, here's the tracking link for those of you running or following the Surrey Hills Marathon on Saturday. It's shaping up to be another epic! surreyhills.legendstracking.com

The question was asked today by @runningmiker.bsky.social I'm not saying it's a tough race, but the computer never lies....👀

Marathon virgins! Receiving this will take all the pain away! I promise.... Okay, maybe not the blisters, sore legs, or the moment you question all your life choices at mile 20… but still, totally worth it!

We're here to "Bring him home".

FB memory from 10yrs ago today. In case of fire. Starbucks in Fulham cutting out the middle man...

Outdoor First Aid course completed! The Canary Trails team survived a weekend of bandages, CPR, and pretending to be unconscious thanks to the amazing Maxine from Peritia First Aid. You can now call me Dr. Al... but maybe don’t actually call me in an emergency. ⛑️😂 #StaySafeish

This is quite possibly the greatest thing I've ever read! The bloke is an evil genius 😂😂

If you've been thinking about running the Surrey Hills Marathon on March 22nd, now’s the time to act, there are only 13 entries left in the additional places we managed to secure! Entry details below 👇 www.canarytrailevents.com/surreyhillsm...

Toasty!

The sun is setting over the Basin. Means it's time for a fire pit & a frosty Heineken.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus everyone. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Spring has most definitely sprung!

The awards for the Surrey Hills Marathon have arrived! Oh these look good. Still time to enter the race & bag a medal & a coaster. Volunteers along with getting their points towards a race place also get a small token of our appreciation. www.canarytrailevents.com/surreyhillsm...

Just back from a lovely long walk and guess which one of these little buggers rolled in fox poo? I'm not giving any clues but he won't look at me & he's French. 👀

Weirdest flavoured soup I've ever seen.

It's only February but it's time to start training for your end of year 200 miler. Can you join Alan Risk in this exclusive 200 mile club? The Copthorne 200. "The race they said couldn't be done" 200 miles, 44,000ft of ascent & 72hrs. Entry details below www.canarytrailevents.com/copthorne200...

Hey guys, we're still short a few volunteers for the Surrey Hills Marathon on the 22nd March. If you can help out, then please drop us an email on [email protected]

Weathers gone to the dogs & speaking of dogs! MrT has nabbed the cosiest spot on board.

MrsO is busy spring cleaning Sidi & I've been tasked with getting the dinner. Looks like venison is on the menu tonight. 👀

Entries open at 10am this morning for The Winterfold 55. We had an absolute belter of a race this year & it's shaping up to be a must have classic on your race calendar. www.canarytrailevents.com/winterfold55...

We have released a limited number of additional places for our acclaimed Surrey Hills Marathon. It takes in 26.2 miles of the best trails in the South with 3 Aid Stations, fully marked, full medical cover and 4,000ft of elevation.Saturday 22nd March 2025. www.canarytrailevents.com/surreyhillsm...